Lighting can make a considerable difference to the presentation and functionality of a kitchen. Designing a high quality energy efficient lighting system that takes advantage of both natural and electric sources and incorporates the right lighting controls is extremely important. There are certain rules to build a proper lighting system, yet, no kitchen is the same, therefore there’s an unlimited possibility to express yourself. Continue reading
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10 Steps to create a You-ser Friendly Kitchen – Step 4 – Establishing a Budjet
Renovating a kitchen can be the most expensive project you have ever done. It’s really difficult to cut corners because it’s not possible to do without a stove or a refrigerator. Establishing the budget will help you to identify what’s important for you. Decide what you are going to spend and work with this number. Continue reading
10 Steps to create a you-ser Friendly Kitchen – Step 3 – The Rules and the Rulers
So you chose your kitchen layout. Before you take a break, take a ruler and measure your kitchen. Here are some simple rules to make your design job easy. Continue reading
10 steps to create a you-ser friendly kitchen – Step 2 – Planning Kitchen Layout
Kitchen layout: mystery revealed.
You know exactly what type of cabinets you want and what refrigerator you are going to buy. You chose the color of your walls and material for the counter. But organizing it all in your room can turn into a very difficult task. What’s worse is that once the appliances and the cabinets are installed it could become close to impossible to change it, any mistake can turn into a very expensive new project. Just think what is involved: the electrical work, plumbing, the cabinets. Well you better do it right the first time around. Read our guide to kitchen layout and making it work in your kitchen. Continue reading
10 steps to create a YOU-ser friendly kitchen – Step 1
Kitchen is one of the most important rooms in our homes. It’s where we spend the most time and where we prepare our meals, eat, and even entertain. It also tends to be one of the most expensive rooms to remodel. To make it right it requires a lot of planning. Even simple mistakes can be very costly to fix. Doesn’t matter if your kitchen is big or small, modern or traditional, the ground work is the same. It comes down to the layout, appliances and lighting. These 10 steps will take you through the process of creating an amazing kitchen just for you. Continue reading
Alberto Pinto and his beautiful Rio de Janeiro Home
Interior Designer Alberto Pinto is a well-known artist with a long list of famous clients. His four-bedroom apartment on Ipanema, the Rio de Janeiro beach, is a wonderful home that was featured in the Architectural Digest’s Homes & Spaces.
Photography by Ngoc Minh Ngo
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Renovation planning – 9 steps to avoid the hassle
Renovating your home should be a very exciting time in your life.
More often than not though it turns into a nightmare. Most of the time it happens due to the lack of planning and proper preparations. 9 steps to properly plan your renovation project. Continue reading